Happenings – Community Equestrian Causes

It’s really quite remarkable the impact that therapy animals can have on the brain, recognition, memory and mood. The simple act of spending time with an animal can bring peace and focus to a mind that has been ravaged by disease. Sharon Jantzen tells the story of Tracy Owen who brings her therapy horse to Senior Citizens in our community.

“I told my husband, I’m gone!” Julie grabbed her “go-bag” and her rescue partner Debbie Jones then headed south in her truck with a two-horse trailer where they reported to Incident Command. Julie Monser recounts her night evacuating horses from the Sherpa Fire. Sharon Jantzen captures her experience.

Imagine only getting 10 minutes to warm-up your horse before riding a Dressage test . . . and it’s not your horse! Cal Poly Dressage Team members who show in Intercollegiate Dressage experience that at every show. Sharon Jantzen catches up with the whole crew to get their stories about qualifying for Nationals this season.

Come ride along with Partners in Equestrian Therapy. Lives are being changed as children and adults connect with the therapy horses and experience real healing. Sharon Jantzen tells us about past and future activities. There is a place for you to come along for the ride too. Come see what’s happening at P.E.T.